Khader El-Yateem appointed Executive Director for ELCA Service and Justice
CHICAGO (Jan. 17, 2024) — The Rev. Khader El-Yateem has been appointed executive director of the Service and Justice home area of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). El-Yateem will begin his service March 18. “I am excited about Pastor El-Yateem bringing his relationship-building skills to the churchwide organization,”
Lutherans and Racial Reconciliation in SWPA
When a historic Black church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh reached an agreement in 2023 with the Pittsburgh Penguins to reclaim land that it had been forced to give up more than 60 years ago, Lutherans were a part of the faith community supporting the effort. Bethel African
ELCA Task Force Releases Draft of Social Statement on Civic Life and Faith
The ELCA is developing a social statement on civic life and faith, the relationship of church and state, and related matters, as called for by the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. A draft version of the social statement is now available for study and discussion. Social statements are the ELCA’s
Pastor Erin Jones Completes Executive Leadership Certificate
Distinguished program hosted by Princeton Theological Seminary equips dynamic women with resources for innovative, effective leadership. PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY, JANUARY 2, 2024. Iron Sharpening Iron (ISI), a professional development network for women in ministry, is excited to announce that Rev. Erin Jones, Communications and Advocacy Engagement Manager at Lutheran Advocacy Ministry
Lois Griffiths: A Life Lived for Others
“Always remember OP.” That was Lois Griffiths’ mother’s code for “other people.” From a young age growing up in Harrisburg, she has taken her mother’s words to heart, and has lived a life directing not only her actions toward “OP,” but centering the needs and experiences of others in
Legislature enacts budget with childcare tax credit, indigent defense; addressing medical debt and whole-home repairs delayed
The General Assembly ended 2023 with passage of code bills that enact the budget. After months of stalled negotiations, and almost halfway through the fiscal year, the final bill passed with significant bipartisan support and was signed immediately by Gov. Shapiro. “I think it's important to note that we learned
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures features ELCA film A Time for Burning
CHICAGO (Dec. 14, 2023) — The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles will feature A Time for Burning, a film of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The film will be shown Dec. 17 as part of the museum series “Works of Enduring Importance: 35 Years
Honoring King With Community-Building Service and Advocacy
Martin Luther King Day is a day to remember and honor his tireless fight for justice and to join others in community to serve and advocate for a more just world. Together, we can make it a "day on," not a "day off"--a day for doing the work to which
The ELCA starts the new year with a newly formed Vision team
Chicago (Dec. 13, 2023) – The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) recently announced the Rev. Louise Johnson, Executive for Administration, has accepted the Executive for Vision, a new position in the churchwide organization. Starting in January 2024, Johnson will lead a small team in a new effort that will
Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) Rolling Applications Open
The ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program is currently accepting applications on a rolling basis, and applications are accepted year-round. Those who apply by February 1 will be considered for the service year beginning the following August. Priority will be given to those who apply before January
